New York
Jets
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45
FINAL
28
Miami
Dolphins
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AI Recap
AI RECAPThe New York Jets opened their 2028 season with a commanding 45-28 victory over the Miami Dolphins, signaling their intent to compete in the highly competitive AFC East. Both teams showcased their talent, but the Jets' potent offense and opportunistic defense proved to be the difference-maker in this high-scoring affair.
Corey Taylor shone for the Jets, throwing for three touchdowns and helping secure a significant lead early on. Meanwhile, Miami's Drew Mestemaker did his best to keep pace, racking up 205 passing yards, but it was De'Von Achane's remarkable 218 rushing yards that kept the Dolphins in the game, showcasing his explosive playmaking ability. Deuce McHusband also had a standout performance with 128 receiving yards, but it ultimately wasn't enough to overcome the Jets’ offensive firepower.
Defensively, the Jets made crucial plays at key moments, with Minkah Fitzpatrick intercepting three passes that shifted momentum in their favor. Gideon Espn Lampron contributed with two sacks, pressuring Mestemaker throughout the game and preventing the Dolphins from finding a rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Fitzpatrick's first interception led to a quick Jets touchdown, establishing a lead that Miami struggled to recover from.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Mestemaker | QB | 31 | 15 | 48% | 205 | 0 | 7 | 30.3 |
| Corey Taylor | QB | 17 | 10 | 59% | 180 | 3 | 0 | 134.8 |
| Cade Klubnik | QB | 7 | 5 | 71% | 19 | 0 | 0 | 74.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 218 | 16.8 | 12 | 3 | 81 | 0 |
| Corey Taylor | QB | 5 | 77 | 15.4 | — | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Drew Mestemaker | QB | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | — | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 9 | 24 | 2.7 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Stefon Stockton | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deuce McHusband | TE | 8 | 128 | 16.0 | 27 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Omar Cooper Jr. | WR | 3 | 117 | 39.0 | 68 | 2 | 55 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 34 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Caleb Douglas | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Chris Bell | WR | 1 | 33 | 33.0 | 2 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 0 |
| Adonai Mitchell | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Xavier Legette | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Garrett Wilson | WR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Chris Olave | WR | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 2 | -4 | -2.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Gideon Espn Lampron | MIKE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JuJu Brents | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Martel Hight | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D'Angelo Ponds | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Carrington Valentine | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Cedric Gray | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Theo Knott | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jared Verse | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Rodriguez | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney Brown | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Percy Butler | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Montell Nelson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Rod Moore | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Antoine Winfield Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordyn Brooks | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matayo Uiagalelei | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Grant | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Francisco Mauigoa | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade York | K | 1 | 1 | 6 | 22 |
| Ryan Stonehouse | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Bryce Baringer | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

